A specialized berry fruit with a thick, segmented structure, including oranges, lemons, and other citrus fruits.
New Latin from Greek Hesperidium. Named after the Hesperides garden because of the belief that citrus originated from that legendary location.
A hesperidium is nature's perfect package design—the thick rind protects the fruit during long voyages, which is why citrus could travel from Asia to Europe without spoiling!
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